阅读理解。
One day, a poor boy who was trying to pay his schooling by selling gods door to door found that he
only had one dime (一角硬币) left. He was hungry so he decided to beg for a meal at the next house.
However, he didn't beg when a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead of a meal he asked for a
drink of water. She thought he looked hungry so she brought him a large glass of hot milk. He drank it
slowly, and then asked, "How much do I owe (欠) you?" "You don't owe me anything," she replied.
"Mother has taught me never to accept pay for a kindness." He said, "Then I thank you from the bottom
of my heart." As Howard Kelly left that house, he not only felt stronger physically, but it also increased
his confidence in God and the human race. He was about to give up before this point.
Years later the young woman became seriously ill. They finally sent her to the big city, where specialists
can be called in to study her rare disease. Dr. Howard Kelly, who was a famous doctor now was also
invited for the consultation (会诊). When he heard the name of the town she came from, a strange light
filled his eyes. At once, he went into her room. He recognized her. He went back to the consultation room
and decided to do his best to save her life. From that day on, he gave special attention to her illness.
Finally the woman was saved. Dr. Kelly asked the business office to pass the final bill to him. He looked
at it and then wrote something on the side. The bill was sent to her room. She was afraid to open it because
she thought that it would take the rest of her life to pay it off. Finally she looked, and read these words,
"Paid in full with a glass of milk. Dr. Howard Kelly" Tears of joy came into her eyes as she prayed (祈祷)
silently: "Thank you, God. Your love has spread through human hearts and hands."
1. When Howard Kelly was a boy, he was very _____.
A. rich
B. poor
C. strong
2. The young woman gave Kelly _____.
A. a glass of milk
B. a glass of water
C. a meal
3. Why didn't Howard Kelly give up at last? Because _____.
A. he loved the young woman
B. he wanted to pay tie woman the money for the milk
C. the woman's kindness gave him the confidence in God and the human race
4. Which is right according to the text?
A. The woman paid the bill with a glass of milk.
B. The woman was afraid to see the bill because it would take all her life to pay it off.
C. Dr. Kelly paid the bill instead of the woman.
5. Which is the best title for the text?
A. Howard Kelly.
B. A Glass of hot Milk.
C. The Woman and Dr. Kelly.
